Bitcoin Depot Enhances Leading Compliance Program with ID Verification and Senior Protections

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Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) rolled out a companywide First-Transaction ID Verification requirement on Oct 6, 2025, requiring customers to provide ID before any transaction amount.

The policy applies to new and existing customers and supplements existing KYC, AML, and blockchain monitoring. The company also added senior-specific protections to detect and prevent scams.

Bitcoin Depot said the measures exceed current federal requirements and follow the appointment of Philip Brown as Chief Compliance Officer in July 2025, underscoring an increased compliance focus.

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Compliance and Regulatory Analyst

Bitcoin Depot made ID verification universal and added senior safeguards, strengthening its compliance posture and consumer protections.

Bitcoin Depot now requires identification for every customer transaction and has added targeted safeguards for older adults, building on existing KYC, AML, and blockchain monitoring protocols. The company notes these steps exceed current federal requirements and highlights the July 2025 appointment of Philip Brown as Chief Compliance Officer as part of this push.

These changes improve the company’s documented ability to detect fraud and money‑laundering risks by increasing identity data collection and adding senior‑specific controls. Implementation risk depends on operational rollout and customer experience; the announcement states the measures apply to both new and existing customers and aims to keep kiosk access simple.

Watch adoption and enforcement metrics over the near term, including reported declines in fraud attempts, any regulatory feedback, and customer usage trends after implementation; material signals should emerge within the next several months.

Universal “First-Transaction ID Verification” Sets the Standard for Bitcoin ATM Compliance and Consumer Protection

ATLANTA, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced the recent roll out of new compliance standards that make it one of the only operators in the industry to require customers to provide identification before transacting for any amount of money. The initiative applies to all new and existing customers, ensuring they benefit from the highest level of protection, well beyond what is currently required by federal law. The Company has also launched additional protections for seniors, reinforcing its leadership in consumer protection and responsible access to digital assets.

“Bitcoin Depot has always placed compliance and consumer protection at the center of our business,” said Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot. “By strengthening our safeguards, we’re making crypto access safer and more trusted for everyone, while setting the standard for the industry.”

Building on its existing protocols, including robust Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) safeguards, and blockchain monitoring, the Company’s expanded identity collection and verification requirements further separates Bitcoin Depot from the rest of the industry and demonstrates its leadership in elevating the standard for compliance. Collecting this information enables the Company to strengthen its compliance framework and ensure greater protection for customers against fraud and money laundering risks.

The Company has also reinforced its protections for older adults, adding additional protections to identify and prevent potential scam activity. These safeguards reflect Bitcoin Depot’s continued investment in compliance and its commitment to protecting consumers.

These measures follow the Company’s appointment of Philip Brown as Chief Compliance Officer in July 2025, underscoring Bitcoin Depot’s continued investment in regulatory leadership and consumer protection.

Commenting on the new protections, Brown said: “Requiring ID from every customer and adding senior-specific safeguards enhances our ability to stop scams sooner and protect legitimate users, while keeping access to crypto kiosks simple and accessible.”

Bitcoin Depot kiosks allow customers to seamlessly convert cash into Bitcoin, which customers can use to access the broader digital financial system for payments, transfers, remittances, and investments.

For more information, visit www.bitcoindepot.com. 

About Bitcoin Depot 
Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 47 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 31 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with over 9,000 kiosk locations as of August 2025. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.

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Contacts: 

Investors  
Cody Slach
Gateway Group, Inc.  
949-574-3860  
BTM@gateway-grp.com 

Media  
Brenlyn Motlagh, Ryan Deloney  
Gateway Group, Inc. 
949-574-3860  
BTM@gateway-grp.com 

FAQ

What change did Bitcoin Depot (BTM) announce on Oct 6, 2025 about ID requirements?

Bitcoin Depot announced a universal First-Transaction ID Verification, requiring ID for every customer before any transaction.

How does Bitcoin Depot's new ID rule compare to federal requirements for BTM operators?

The company says the new ID verification goes well beyond current federal law and expands its KYC/AML controls.

What protections did Bitcoin Depot add specifically for seniors in 2025?

Bitcoin Depot added senior-specific safeguards designed to identify and prevent potential scam activity at kiosks.

When was Bitcoin Depot's chief compliance officer appointed ahead of the Oct 6, 2025 rollout?

Philip Brown was appointed Chief Compliance Officer in July 2025.

Will the new ID verification apply to existing Bitcoin Depot customers (BTM)?

Yes. The policy applies to all new and existing customers across Bitcoin Depot kiosks.

Where can investors find more information about Bitcoin Depot's compliance updates?

More information is available on Bitcoin Depot's website at www.bitcoindepot.com.